HC Deb 01 February 2000 vol 343 c567W
Mr. Norman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what reports he has received on the benefits of having piped oxygen in acute wards in terms of patient care and nursing staff productivity. [107417]

Ms Stuart

No central reports are available on the benefits of having piped oxygen in acute wards in terms of patient care and nursing staff productivity. Experience shows that piped oxygen is beneficial in terms of improved patient care, providing a safe, cost effective and productive service.